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College of the Rockies Canada


The College of the Rockies is located in the south eastern corner of British Columbia, Canada. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, the College is in the centre of a world-famous outdoor recreation environment. The region features famous hot springs resorts, beautiful forests and some of Canada's finest skiig and snowboarding areas. All with no crowds! The College of the Rockies main campus is in the city of Cranbrook (population 18, 000). This small, safe and very friendly city is located a one hour drive from the United States border and a three hour drive from scenic Banff. Cranbrook's airport has daily flights from Vancouver and Calgary via Air Canada.

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College of the Rockies Cranbrook Campus is a bright and modern building located beside the community forest and the Cranbrook Golf Club yet still within walking distance of downtown and all major city services. Over 1, 700 Canadian students and about 90 international students attend College of the Rockies to benefit from small class sizes and a highly qualified teaching staff dedicated to giving each student personal attention. Facilities and services include: easy access to computers and free Internet language lab library climbing wall gymnasium track and field weight room forest trails for hiking and mountain biking cafeteria bookstore on-campus student residence (open to International students all year) study centre with tutors Recreation Coordinator International Student Advisor /Homestay Coordinator.

Program Options

  • University Transfer/Associate Degrees (first and second year of Bachelor's Degree Program in all fields of study; transfer agreements with all universities in BC)

  • Business Administration (diploma and certificate with option to transfer to university)

  • Tourism Management Diploma Program (with option to transfer to university)

  • Leisure and Recreation Services Management Diploma Program

  • Adventure Tourism Business Operations (at the Golden Campus, minimum age 19)

  • Mountain Activities Skills Training (at our Fernie Campus, minimum age 19)

  • Culinary Arts/Cook Training (10 month program - completion of ESL required if necessary)

  • Applied Business Technology Certificate Program

  • Applied Computer Certificate program

  • Early Childhood Education (10 month certificate)

  • Criminal Justice (diploma)

  • College Preparation (high school completion - BCAdult Graduation Diploma)

  • English Language Training - ESL (4 levels available; students are assessed upon arrival)

  • must be 17 years old or older to attend

  • conditional acceptances available to some programs for students with first language not English

English Language Requirements


Students with TOEFL 550 or more (or TOEIC 750, IELTS 6 or CBT 210 ) will receive an unconditional letter of acceptance and may proceed to a full academic load of 5 courses per semester. Students who have completed English 12/90 in Canada also meet the English requirements for academic programs. Students with no TOEFL or TOEFL less than 550 will receive a conditional letter of acceptance. Students who are conditionally accepted must take our English Language Assessment when they first arrive. The results of this test will determine if a student must first complete English Language Training or if the student can proceed directly to a full academic load. Students who need English Language Training are allowed to take one to three academic courses per semester, with their English, depending on their language level.

English Language Training

The ESL program schedule consists of about 15 to 20 hours per week of classes offered in the mornings and afternoons, five days per week from Monday to Friday. Schedules vary depending on the courses chosen. Courses include core courses in grammar, writing, reading, listening and speaking as well as various electives in communication, such as conversation, speeches, pronunciation, vocabulary, Canadian studies, current events discussions and TOEFL/TOEIC preparation. Classes are relaxed and teachers encourage student interaction in all classes. There are four levels of core courses during the Fall and Winter semesters. During the Fall and Winter semesters, students in the top three levels of the English Language Training program may take one to three academic courses with Canadian students for audit or credit (number of courses allowed depends on level). During the Spring semester, both academic English and Communication classes are offered. Students who complete the ESL program may take high school level English courses offered at the College.

The College of the Rockies has a lot to offer

  • spectacular mountain setting with skiing and hiking areas nearby

  • affordable cost of living and tuition fees

  • personal attention from teachers

  • small number of International students

  • small, safe, clean and friendly city with no crowds!

  • modern college facilities within walking distance of mall and downtown

  • caring homestay families with only one or two international students per home

  • modern on-campus student residence available forinternational students

  • flexible start dates for ESL students

  • opportunity to take university and vocational courses while still in ESL

  • opportunity to learn English quickly in a mainly English speaking College and community


CONTACT

College of the Rockies

Box 8500

2700 College Way

Cranbrook, BC
Canada V1C 5L7

Phone: +1 250 489-8243

Fax: +1 250 489-1790
Toll free:
+1-877 489-2687 ext. 243

Email: ask@cotr.bc.ca

Web: www.cotr.bc.ca

 


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CONTACT

College of the Rockies

Box 8500

2700 College Way

Cranbrook, BC
Canada V1C 5L7

Phone: +1 250 489-8243

Fax: +1 250 489-1790
Toll free: +1-877 489-2687 ext. 243

Email: ask@cotr.bc.ca

Web: www.cotr.bc.ca